Digital Content Coordinator

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The Philadelphia Museum of Art seeks a creative and detail-oriented Digital Content Coordinator to support storytelling and communications for the Learning & Engagement division. This role will focus on tracking multimedia content, and strategic initiatives, focused on the reinstallation of the Museum's American art galleries with the exhibition A Nation of Artists.

The exhibition A Nation of Artists will celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of America's Declaration of Independence with loans of furniture, ceramics, paintings, flags, and more from the Middleton family collection of Philadelphia interspersed with the Philadelphia Museum of Art's own heralded collection. The exhibition spans nearly three centuries of American art—from 1650 to 1950—and presents anew the museum's collection enhanced by rarely seen works from the Middleton Family Collection. The lively interpretation and dynamic display in A Nation of Artists will present a sweeping view of American art through iconic works and unexpected juxtapositions, inviting visitors to explore evolving ideas of identity, culture, and creativity.

Set within the Museum's historic Beaux-Arts building, the exhibition affirms PMA's civic role in shaping cultural narratives. Through dynamic education and public programs spearheaded by Learning and Engagement, "A Nation of Artists" will celebrate the richness of American art while encouraging new ways of seeing and understanding history through artists and their work

Specifically, you will:

• Serve as a liaison between Learning & Engagement, Editorial & Graphic Design (EGD), and Marketing departments to enhance cross-departmental communications and procedures for digital content
• Support content strategy to promote Learning and Engagement programs that reflects diverse voices and communities
• Bring an innovative approach to how the division shares the outcomes of events, programs, and educational initiatives with audiences and throughout the institution
• Collaborate with museum staff and external partners to brainstorm, pitch, and amplify content produced by the Learning and Engagement team
• In collaboration with the Strategic Initiatives Project Manager, develop and coordinate digital content across web, social media, and internal platforms, including copywriting, photography, video editing, and graphic design, ensuring all outputs are aligned with the PMA's brand and positioning
• Deliver ongoing marketing and communication plans and editorial calendars for promotions and signature events using a variety of digital communications channels; Coordinates the distribution of L&E event information, promotions, and messages to third-party sites alongside EGD and Marketing
• Create infographics and visual content or track and license assets for presentations, publications, and marketing
• Ensure all content meets accessibility and SEO standards
• Assist with coordination of evaluation reports, and archiving institutional initiatives
• Participate in and contribute to the life of the Museum, working with a passionate team to promote art appreciation, learning and creativity
• Perform other duties as assigned

Your background and experience include:

• The ability to clearly and effectively communicate with wide-ranging audiences through writing and other media
• A strong understanding of media platforms, advanced technology and opportunities to promote engaging initiatives
• Proven experience writing engaging copy for different channels with a clear and authentic voice
• Interest and knowledge of art museums and experience working with institutional marketing and communications teams
• An enthusiasm for collaboration and relationship building among staff and stakeholders
• The ability to coordinate and contribute to multiple projects simultaneously
• The ability to work independently on assigned tasks with little direct supervision

• Creative approaches to problem solving

• Proficiency in content management systems like Drupal and WordPress and project management software including Jira and Asana

• Proficiency in Adobe applications including Photoshop, Lightroom, Premier, InDesign and Illustrator
• Proficiency with MS Office

Position and Compensation Details

• The [salary or hourly rate for this position is $24.94.
• This position is Part-Time, Non-Exempt, and 20 hours per week.
• This position is part of the AFSCME Local 397 bargaining unit.
• This position reports to Strategic Initiatives, Project Manager
• This position is required to be performed fully onsite at Philadelphia Museum of Art locations.
• This is a two-year term position, ending November 2027
• Physical requirements:
• Able to remain stationary for extended periods of time, to utilize computers and other office equipment required of this job, to perform physically administrative duties in a typical interior office environment, gallery, or exhibit space, and to access most public and staff areas of the museum campus
• Background check required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.

Institutional Requirements

• Upholds the professional standards of the field, always acts in a manner that is consistent with the best interests of the museum and protects and enhances its reputation and standing within the community of museums.
• Adheres to the museum's code of ethics and Employee Handbook and avoids any real or perceived conflicts of interest.
• Shows respect for co-workers and visitors and an understanding of and appreciation for the diversity of the museum's staff, volunteers, and audiences.
• Maintains confidentiality.
• Adheres to all museum protocols, procedures, rules, and policies.

Application Timeline

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. We encourage candidates to apply early as the position will close once we have a robust applicant pool or a candidate has been selected.

What We Offer

Our employees are at the center of the museum. As an employee, you will have access to numerous museum perks including, but not limited to:

• Free general admission to the museum for you and your immediate family
• Discounted guest tickets for admission
• Discounts on gift memberships
• Special staff tours and presentations from our curatorial and conservation teams
• Discounts at the museum restaurant, museum cafés, and museum retail and online stores

We offer a comprehensive benefits package for employees including:

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Fully paid short-term disability insurance, long-term disability insurance, and life insurance
• Health savings or flexible spending account program
• Retirement savings program with museum match

• Paid vacation, personal days, sick days, and holidays

• Eligibility for certain benefits is based on a variety of factors including the employee's regular schedule and tenure.